Ciência sem Fronteiras (Science Without Borders)

PhD Project Template:

PI name & contact details: / Dr. Peter Tiernan
Department / Design & Manufacturing Technology
Has project been agreed with head (or nominee) of proposed registration school? / YES
Research Centre / group affiliation: / Materials and Surface Science Institute
Research group / centre website: / www.ul.ie/mssi
PI website / link to CV: / http://www2.ul.ie/web/WWW/Faculties/Science_%26_Engineering
Brief summary of PI research / research group / centre activity (2 or 3 lines max):
The PI’s research interests lie in metal processing technologies, materials testing and materials science. In particular, the PI has a research focus on high temperature testing and processing of biomedical alloys such as Nitinol (NiTi alloys). The PI has extensive experience in the use of LabVIEW software.
Title & brief description of PhD project (suitable for publication on web):
Title:
Integrating LabVIEW software in Undergraduate Engineering, Science and Technology Programmes.
Description:
This project will involve the creation of a LabVIEW resource library of practical hands-on laboratory exercises and tutorials for undergraduate students of technology, engineering and science programmes. The overall objective is to improve the teaching and learning experience by using the LabVIEW software to provide hands-on instruction in automation technology by using the PC/Laptop to communicate with sensors and transducers.
Unique selling points of PhD project in UL:
Presently in UL, LabVIEW is delivered as a component in a number of modules. The PI has taught LabVIEW to undergraduate students for the past 10 years. He has published in the area of teaching and learning using software such as LabVIEW
Name & contact details for project queries, if different from PI named above:
Please indicate the graduates of which disciplines that should apply:
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Please indicate whether students can apply for: / Sandwich programme only
Full PhD programme only
Either of the above / ü
Ciência sem Fronteiras / Science Without Borders Priority Area:
Please indicate the specific programme priority area under which the proposed PhD project fits- choose only one (tick box):
Engineering and other technological areas / ü
Pure and Natural Sciences (e.g. mathematics, physics, chemistry)
Health and Biomedical Sciences
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Aerospace
Pharmaceuticals
Oil, Gas and Coal
Renewable Energy
Minerals
Biotechnology
Nanotechnology and New Materials
Technology of prevention and remediation of natural disasters
Biodiversity and Bioprospection
Marine Sciences
Creative Industry
New technologies in constructive engineering